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Information on ACCESS for ELLs™

ACCESS for ELLs™ was developed for the WIDA Consortium, led by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, on behalf of its member states. Detailed information on ordering ACCESS for ELLs™, Pre-ID Labels, information on administering the test, and other information is described in depth in the following links.

WIDA Placement Tests

Exit criteria on ACCESS for ELLs
For students in grades K through 12, an ACCESS for ELLs™ proficiency level of 4.5 or higher is recommended for exiting a program if multiple criteria support the decision.